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10 possible causes of the obesity epidemic
It's well accepted that reduced physical activity and fast food are linked to obesity. But the evidence that these are the main causes of obesity is largely circumstantial. To stimulate debate, experts suggest 10 other possible causes of obesity, outlined in the Internationa...read more
10 ways to a healthier and better you
Lose weight Lose weight by going on a safe weight loss plan. Just by losing weight, you will feel better and healthier. You will look good and feel great. That should be your mantra. ‘I look good and I feel great.’ The main thing is to set your goals so that ...read more
10 Weight loss tips
1. Burn more calories than you consume. If this makes you go: "D-uuuh!!", snap out of it and consider that this elementary aspect of dieting excapes countless clueless -- and doomed -- dieters. Tabloids may claim to have the "miracle foods" that'll allow you to eat like a...read more
9 ideas to assist you to actively lose weight
Getting active is the only way to sensibly lose weight. The objective of dieting is to lower levels of body fat. But diets can starve the body so you not only lose fat but hard-earned muscle too. You need to be active to both lose weight and maintain m...read more
Acupuncture can cure migraine
Migraines are characterised by an intense throbbing pain that affects either or both sides of the head. Frequently it is felt behind the eyes.There may be nausea or vomiting and even diarrhoea. Sufferers often experience visual disturbances such as flashing ...read more
Association of slimming with eating disorders
Chronic obesity is a very difficult condition to treat and the statistics are appalling. Of patients who lose weight on any particular diet or exercise programme 90% put it all back on again within a 2-year period.Losing weight in the short...read more
Atkins: getting slim in 4 phases
Dr. Robert C. Atkins was a New York heart specialist who specialised on treating overweight people. To do so he developed his very own diet. The basic point is that you can eat proteins and fats unimpededly. The consumption of carbohydrates however should be...read more
BBBB: working the problem areas
What is it ? ‘BBBB’ is a form of aerobics used in Belgium. It centres on four main muscle groups; the abdominal muscles, the buttock, the breasts and the legs. The main goal is to strengthen the classic problem areas. These kin...read more
Be healthy and lose weight
Defining "overweight" and obese In the most general sense, being "overweight" is defined as an individual carrying more weight than normal for their height. Experts identify obesity as being 20 percent above your ideal weight based upon ...read more
Believe in phentermine with confidence
Obesity has become a household word. It has become a type of epidemic engulfing the whole world in an epic proportion. It would have been no problem if the outcome wouldn't have been fatal. Heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure are few problems that an obsessed perso...read more
Bust your way through weight loss plateau
Did this ever happen to you before? You trained really hard, workout 6-7 times a week, 1 to 2 hours each session, you did your cardio workout religiously and pump the weights until you want too puke out, but still you are not losing weight. You get really fr...read more
Cellulite and fat: an overview
Cellulite is the name given to the lumpy, irregular fat deposits often found around the hips, buttocks and upper leg areas. It is sometimes described as 'orange peel skin' because of the dimpled appearance of the affected areas. It appears in 90% of post-ado...read more
Dieting basics? Weight loss for beginners
The word 'diet' has become defined as a mean for eliminating or limiting a certain foods sources in conventional diets today. The real definition simplified by my own words of diet is, "a prescribed selection of foods." I believe strongly that this simple definitio...read more
Dieting: more of a problem than a solution?
Many dieters are like drug addicts ? their next go is definitely going to be their last but somehow it never is. Increasing amounts of research indicates that dieting is more often a contributor to long-term eating and weight issues than it is a passport to ...read more
Do you understand obesity ?
Costs of excess weight Excess weight is a common health problem in the United States. It may also have adverse social and occupational implications in some individuals. In several occupations, excess weight may be a safety concern. The social and health consequences of exce...read more
Eating disorders and body image
Eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction were once the domain of an obscure branch of psychiatry. But in recent decades, our culture has bombarded people with images of an ideal physique that is increasingly out of reach for the average person. According to eating dis...read more
Exercise - a must for weight loss
Weight loss is essential for people who are overweight, otherwise it would lead to various health hazards. Exercise is a must for people of all age groups in order to stay fit and healthy. Eating a fatless diet does not necessarily cut weight. One must maintain a balance between the intake o...read more
Exercise and diet - the correlation
I had a friend who was 40 pounds overweight. One day he decided that as motivation to lose the excess pounds he would enter and train for an upcoming race. The poor guy ran for 6 days a week and much to my surprise, he followed his regimen zealously. 6 weeks...read more
Find out the truth about weight loss
There are a lot of things said about weight loss that are just not true. Keep reading to see how these beliefs are myths and are now going to be unmythed. Myth 1 If you stop eating regular meals, maybe miss one meal a day, surely that will reduce yourread more
Find out which special diet will work for you
For those people who are about to go on a diet, there are a few things that they need to know about dieting. It has been estimated that in the United States that over 44 percent of the population suffer from obesity. So now more than ever a lot of people are trying to find e...read more
Fitness made simple: stair sprinting
Anybody can lose weight; it?s no big deal. You only have to be careful about the food you eat and to make more effort than you usually do. Dieting doesn?t have to mean food deprivation and money spent on gym subscriptions. You can keep your body in shape with simple ...read more
Five "health foods" that may be making you sick!
There are many of us who are dieting and trying to live a healthy lifestyle. We exercise and go out of our way to eat the best foods we can. Most of us already know that trans-fats, white sugar and white flour are not the best health choices, especially if we want to keep our weight down. Un...read more
Frozen diet meals - a simple review!
Eating nutritional meals while dieting and leading a busy life can be hard. I have recently gotten into the habit of buying a bunch of "diet" frozen dinners and taking them to work. A quick microwave and I am back at my desk with something that is ...read more
Get moving to lose those pounds !
Exercise The third leg of a weight control program relies on regular exercise to increase calorie expenditure. A nutritionally responsible method for weight reduction includes eating adequate amounts of the proper foods and exercising to burn the extra calo...read more
Golden rules of dieting
The golden rule of dieting is to make rules that can be kept. This means that the must be practical, flexible and able to withstand weddings, weekends and holidays. I would recommend a daily energy intake of between 4.2 and 5.0 MJ (100...read more
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